LOS CANDILES CAFE
436 S KROME AVE, Homestead FL 33030 · 786-307-0601
Last inspected Aug 26, 2026 · 2 visits since February 2026
FEB 26
AUG 26
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw shell eggs stored over beef at 2 door reach in cooler in the back kitchen.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
2 visits, newest first
Aug 26, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Coach employee on proper handwashing procedures.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw shell eggs stored over beef at 2 door reach in cooler in the back kitchen.
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed operator washed hands in the triple sink.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed no proof of food handler training for cook Karen Gomez, hired for more than 60 days.
Show the remaining 2 findings ▾
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed 2 cutting boards in the kitchen.
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed across prep table in the middle of the kitchen.
Feb 17, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee put on gloves and engaged in making sandwiches without first washing hands.
Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee picked up metal lid from the floor and then touched clean pans and plates. Coached operator and operator coached employee.
Food stored on floor. Observed 2 cases of oils stored on floor near dry storage area. Coach operator.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed at oven door at cook line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets at reach in cooler soiled.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.